Score a chance to compete with KC’s QB1 | Patrick Mahomes is trading touchdowns for tire drills in this free, one-day backyard bash with Airbnb — and you’re invited.
Bus stop blues | You asked, we answered. If your neighborhood bus stop needs some TLC, here’s who to call and how to take cleanup into your own hands.
Find your high school yearbook in the KCPL archives | Just in time for graduation season, you can crack open the Missouri Valley Special Collections, which is home to over 1,000 metro yearbooks from the 1920s to 2000s.
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Asked
Beyond the bus: If you have another KC query, let us know.
Mini Vision Board Party | 4-5:30 p.m. | Café Corazón | $43 | Bring a magazine and let your imagination run wild as you cut, paste, and create a visual representation of your goals and aspirations.
Invicta FC 62: Rubin vs. Lehner | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Municipal Auditorium | $23+ | The world’s premier organization for women’s mixed martial arts brings the octagon to KC.
Saturday, May 17
Penguin March | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18 | 11-11:15 a.m. | Kansas City Zoo | Cost of admission | Get an up-close look at the zoo’s warm-weather Humboldt penguins, and be sure to arrive early to snag the best view for photo ops.
KC Folk Fest | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Washington Square Park | Cost of purchase | Pack your lawn chairs, blankets, and sunscreen for a day of 10+ performances, such as Sunny War and Pheenix Leeor — plus, don’t forget cash for the craft market.
Sunday, May 18
Fox Hollow Work Day | 9-11 a.m. | Lakeside Nature Center | Free | Spend time in the sun and keep our natural spaces wild by removing invasive species and assisting with maintenance along this trail system — registration required.
Pickleball for Pets | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, Overland Park, KS | $50+ | Between the day’s thrilling paddle-to-paddle action, enjoy moments with adorable pups and indulge in tasty treats during breaks.
Monday, May 19
“Let Them Stare” Book Launch | 6 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library’s Central Branch | Free | The story details how finding a way out turned into a celebration of a hometown’s long-buried queer history, all thanks to a haunted thrift-store handbag.
Bike to Work Day. Curious which bike trail to hit up?This interactive map keeps track of trails and bikeways to help you get around on your two wheels in Kansas City. If you’re already at work, bookmark this for later.
Seasonal
It’s written in the stars. Taurus season is coming to an end, and the time for Gemini will begin Wednesday, May 21. The air sign is known for being adaptable + curious, but sometimes indecisive. We think KC Geminis would find a perfect neighborhood match in the Crossroads.
Tech
The World Video Game Hall Of Fame has named “Defender,” “Goldeneye 007,” “Quake” + “Tamagotchi” as its 2025 inductees. If you recall trying to keep your “Tamagotchi” alive, you might remember some of these other Kansas City moments from the late 1990s.
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Glass blocks, wood-paneled walls, high-pile rugs, bentwood lounge chairs, and bathroom pastels. No, we’re not describing your grandma’s home — in fact, these are five interior design trends that are making a major comeback. We did the searching for you and found this bentwood lounge chair from Populuxe.
Kids
Oliver and Amelia — those were the most popular baby names in Missouri in 2024 based on recently released data from the Social Security Administration. If you already know an Oliver or Amelia, help them out by sharing these kid-friendly Kansas City activities.
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🧺 Pack up for the park
Not pictured: the park’s public art celebrating Leawood’s sister city, the Gezer Region of Israel. | Photo via KCtoday
We get it — hiking isn’t everyone’s thing. That’s why we’re sharing parks around the metro where you can take in nature, let the kiddos (or pups) play, and get in some other recreational activity.
Family parks
Gezer Park, 13251 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS
Come dressed for the sandbox (BYOT — bring your own toys) and enjoy the man-made stream open year-round.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Woodland Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, KCMO
In partnership with 15 and the Mahomies, this spot features sensory and physical play modules and an all-weather surface.
Nature parks
Fleming Park, 22807 Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO
This park covers 7,800+ acres of recreational parkland and is located ~15 minutes from KC.
Loose Park, 5200 Wornall Rd., KCMO
This spot is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city without goingfar. We recommend checking out the Rose Garden.
A shower scrubber mat. It’s made with 500 soft silicone bristles that remove dirt and dead skin. Bonus: It easily attaches to the floor or wall of your shower with non-slip suction cups.
Today is: National Barbecue Day. In other words, a very important holiday in Kansas City. Take a bite out of KC’s barbecue history, and stay tuned for Thursday, May 22. That’s when Boulevard Brewing Co. and the Museum of BBQ launch the MO’ BBQ Barrel-Aged Smoked Quad collaboration beer at Boulevard’s Tours & Rec Center.
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